Howell Plastics

Howell Plastics is a custom thermoforming manufacturer specializing in rapid prototyping and production of engineered plastic components across diverse industries and applications. The company operates an in-house design and engineering team proficient in SolidWorks 3D modeling software, capable of developing working prototypes within 510 business... days to accelerate time-to-market for customers. Howell Plastics manufactures both prototype and production molds in-house using advanced Mastercam software, delivering improved response times, tight tolerance control, and competitive pricing compared to outsourced tooling alternatives. The company thermoforms a comprehensive range of materials including PVC, PETG, ABS, HDPE, PP, HIPS, and specialized engineered plastics engineered for anti-static, conductive, weatherable, and high-heat performance requirements. Howell Plastics operates heavy gauge vacuum forming and thick and thin gauge thermoforming capabilities spanning .010 to .500 inches in thickness, enabling solutions across virtually all thermoformed plastic applications. The company's equipment portfolio includes in-line, rotary, and single-station forming machines with a maximum footprint of 60 inches square, supported by state-of-the-art CNC trimming equipment that enhances throughput, ensures repeatability, and reduces secondary finishing costs. Off-line die-trimming capabilities are also available. Beyond thermoforming, Howell Plastics offers light assembly services, allowing customers to single-source finished products and eliminate multiple cost markups while reducing overall delivery timelines. The company maintains quality assurance protocols aligned with cGMP-based standards and FDA Code of Federal Regulations requirements, ensuring compliance for regulated industries. This combination of rapid prototyping capability, in-house tooling and machining expertise, diverse material and thickness options, integrated assembly services, and quality-focused operations positions Howell Plastics as a ...Read More